AKB48's Kato Rena to suspend performances due to sprained kneeJanuary 23, 2014On January 22, it was revealed that AKB48's Kato Rena (16) would be suspending her performances for a short while due to her sprained right knee. The group's blog stated, "Regarding Team B's Kato Rena, her right leg was injured during a shoot for a TV program the other day. After getting examined at the hospital, results showed that her right knee was sprained." "Because it will place an excessive burden on the lower half of her body, the doctor ordered her to rest for about 4 weeks. As such, she will be absent from 'Request Hour Set List Best 200 2014' on January 23, and she will also be suspending her performances at the AKB48 theater for a short while." Kato commented, "To all fans who were looking forward to the concert and performances, I'm sorry to worry you. It is also my responsibility. I will take a break in order to get better as soon as possible. I'm really sorry to worry you."Source: Oricon
ゆきりん加藤玲奈が香港で恵方巻きパクッAKB48柏木由紀(22)加藤玲奈(16)が4日、香港で、CM出演しているすしチェーン「元気寿司」の新年イベントに出席した。節分には1日遅れながら、恵方巻きを食べる日本独自の習慣をPR。イベントに参加した子供たちと、東北東を向きながら、黙々と太巻きを食べた。また同イベントを共同開催した非営利団体へ、寄付金の小切手を寄贈する儀式も行われた。[2014年2月4日20時16分]
Tanaka Natsumi ranks first for 'AKB48 Kato Rena's General Election'June 17, 2015AKB48's Kato Rena started a project called "AKB48 Kato Rena's Oshimen General Election" ("Renacchi General Election") on talk app "755". The 16 members chosen by Kato will form a new unit. Kato started "Renacchi General Election" to respond to fans' requests on "755". A total of 125 members approved and became candidates for this project. On June 15, Kato herself announced her oshimen (favorite member) from counting down from 16 to 1. The member who came on top was HKT48 Team H's Tanaka Natsumi. On choosing Tanaka, Kato explained, "She is very young, only 14-years-old! Despite her young age, she is a very impressive MC!" Besides Tanaka, the top 7 members include Tano Yuuka, Oshima Ryoka, Yamamoto Sayaka, Shimazaki Haruna, Kato, and Sato Nanami. On this project, general producer Akimoto Yasushi commented, "Let's create a song and music video," and formally decided the formation of a new unit.Quote[Results of "AKB48 Kato Rena's Oshimen General Election (Renacchi General Election)]1:Tanaka Natsumi(HKT48 Team H)2:Tano Yuuka(AKB48 Team K)3:Oshima Ryoka(AKB48 Team B)4:Yamamoto Sayaka(NMB48 Team N / AKB48 Team K)5:Shimazaki Haruka(AKB48 Team A)6:Kato Rena(AKB48 Team B)7:Sato Nanami(AKB48 Team 8)8:Mukaichi Mion(AKB48 Team 4)9:Sato Sumire(SKE48 Team E)10:Maeda Ami(AKB48 Team A)11:Matsuoka Natsumi(HKT48 Team H)12:Shiroma Miru(NMB48 TeamM / AKB48 Team A)13:Iriyama Anna(AKB48 Team A)14:Kojina Yui(HKT48 Team H)15:Murashige Anna(HKT48 Team IV)16:Mogi Shinobu(AKB48 Team K)Source: natalie
[Results of "AKB48 Kato Rena's Oshimen General Election (Renacchi General Election)]1:Tanaka Natsumi(HKT48 Team H)2:Tano Yuuka(AKB48 Team K)3:Oshima Ryoka(AKB48 Team B)4:Yamamoto Sayaka(NMB48 Team N / AKB48 Team K)5:Shimazaki Haruka(AKB48 Team A)6:Kato Rena(AKB48 Team B)7:Sato Nanami(AKB48 Team 8)8:Mukaichi Mion(AKB48 Team 4)9:Sato Sumire(SKE48 Team E)10:Maeda Ami(AKB48 Team A)11:Matsuoka Natsumi(HKT48 Team H)12:Shiroma Miru(NMB48 TeamM / AKB48 Team A)13:Iriyama Anna(AKB48 Team A)14:Kojina Yui(HKT48 Team H)15:Murashige Anna(HKT48 Team IV)16:Mogi Shinobu(AKB48 Team K)